Illustration

Katie Nicholas

Illustrated collection of colorful seashells on a blue background. "Museum of Zoology, University of Cambridge" text at the top.

Poster for the Cambridge Museum of Zoology

Hello! I’m Katie, an illustrator living in Cambridge. I’ve previously studied fi ne art, and became inspired to be an illustrator to fulfil briefs using my individual skills.

My work is often inspired by nature, food and science, which often leads me to create colourful and dynamic outcomes. I enjoy capturing interesting texture and expressive shapes using mostly handmade and traditional media, such as paint.

My final major project sparked a deeper interest in design and advertising illustration where I hope my work would catch eyes and excite viewers. I've aimed to solidify my visual language and find a balance between energy and clarity in my final pieces.

Two boxes of Lattaste instant drinks: Caramel Latte and Mocha, with colorful designs and preparation instructions on the sides.
Illustration of a dodo bird with DNA strand being manipulated, above a cross-section showing its skeleton buried in soil.
Cover of "The Martian" by Andy Weir, featuring a red Mars surface and helmet design. The book is labeled a Sunday Times bestseller.
Brochure for Bridge End Garden featuring sections on history, restoration, and biodiversity with artistic images of garden landscapes.
Package design for a fictional brand selling powdered latte sachets An editorial piece for an article about bringing the dodo back from extinction Book cover design for ‘The Martian’ Leaflet design for Bridge End Garden